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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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